According to a new study, published in the online journal, Neurology, older women with both high estrogen levels and diabetes have a significantly higher risk of dementia, compared to older women without these combined conditions. Previous studies have shown a link between diabetes and dementia and, last year, Medical News Today reported on a study …
NFL Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure has taken thousands of hits to the head and recently has had troubling symptoms including sudden anger, depression, and sleeplessness. He is sure that he has the devastating brain disease CTE based on tests that have still to be scientifically proven. Currently, scientific evidence says it can only be …
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people with dementia could reach 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. With this number increasing, it is important to recognize the early warning signs so you can begin planning your future while you still have control. An early diagnosis means you can get …
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than 5 million people in the US living with Alzheimer’s disease. But researchers say they have developed a new model that could improve early detection of dementia, allowing better treatment options and potentially slowing the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of …
According to a study, the ability to draw, both from memory and spontaneously, and play music are preserved in the brains of people with advanced dementia. Experts said that the findings show that teaching art and music may help ward off the condition as well. The researchers based their findings on the last few years …
A new study has identified key lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of developing serious illnesses later in life, including cutting dementia risk. The 35 year study of 2,235 men aged 45-59 at the start of the study, which was conducted by scientists at Cardiff University in Wales, UK, identified the following five key …
According to recent research, following a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a low body weight, avoiding smoking and limiting your alcohol consumption can help to reduce your odds of dementia. Researchers from Cardiff University in the U.K. studied 2,235 men and found that those who adopted all five, or even four, of these healthy behaviors …
One of the hottest therapeutic toys for people with dementia looks like a stray from the North Pole. Paro is a fur-covered robot that resembles a seal pup. To some of residents of Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, Paro has become a beloved creature. “You know what he does? He talks to me sometimes,” …
If you are a caregiver for someone who has an ongoing problem with memory, problem solving, judgment, or the ability to handle daily tasks, here are some suggestions that may be able to help you develop a plan to help. Be sure to speak with a doctor when developing your plan, since they may have …
According to new research, people who were familiar with more than one language had a later onset of dementia than people who can only speak one language. This was found to be true even when the bilingual individuals were illiterate or lacking formal education. The study looked at 648 individuals diagnosed with dementia and found …
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